Henry Elijah Struthers commemorative plaque

15 October 2025

Plaque commemorating Henry Elijah Struthers, a Second World War soldier with ties to Albury. Decorated for bravery and wounded twice, he was killed in action on 2 November 1942 when 26 Battalion took part in the breakout, Operation Supercharge, during the Second Battle of El Alamein and is buried at El Alamein War Cemetery, Egypt.

Contributors note: "Albury War Memorial on Albury-Fairlie Road on 15th October 2025. Shows a plaque for H E Struthers."

Creator: Gail Cook

Contributor: Gail Cook

Source: Entry in the 2025 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt.

Reference ID: CCL-PH25-GaCo-0027

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Henry Elijah Struthers commemorative plaque

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